Hideaway in the Greek Isles
In an 11- day Athens . Mykonos . Santorini Escapade

Hideaway in the Greek Islands This 11-day itinerary includes three days in Athens, then whisks you by air to idyllic hideaways in the Greek Islands. You'll compare superlatives.

Our select island facilities offer privacy, intimacy, and outings to villages, beaches, taverns and more. The choice is yours. Daily arrival in Athens : April - Nov

Suggested Itinerary:
You may start with the Islands, and have Athens at the end, your International flight into Athens on Day 1 should arrive no later than 1 PM in the afternoon

DAY 1 - ATHENS- Daily Arrival : April-Nov - Choose your own arrival date
You'll be greeted at the airport by our local representative, who will assist with formalities and baggage, and see you to your hotel. Once you settle in, you're free to stroll, browse for curios and treasures, and perhaps dine at a cafe in the old Plaka district. Or, we'll be pleased to arrange an optional Athens by Night tour, which includes a Greek dinner and musical entertainment.

DAY 2 - ATHENS - Group Tour (B)
A half-day city tour will orient you to the high points of Athens.
You'll visit Syntagma Square, at the very heart of the city; the Parliament; Hadrian's Arch; and culminate with the Acropolis and its museum. Your afternoon is free for further exploring, shopping, or, perhaps, another visit to the Plaka.

Day 3 – Private Tour Argolis – (BL)
Private Air Conditioned Vehicle - Private Chauffeur - Private Guide
Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch is included at a local restaurant . Bottled water / tea or coffee : included with your lunch. Drive through Corinth crossing the famous canal to Mycenae where visits are Included to the Lion Gate, Tombs of Agememnon and Clytemnestra, and the Palace. Luncheon at the seaside resort town of Nauplion. Afterward, a short drive to the world famous theater of Epidaurus, known for its perfect acoustics. Visit the museum and Askelpeion. Return to Athens in the early evening. For the lunch we will either stop in Mycenae or Nauplion.

Some detail on your drive today :

• Athens - Corinth canal is about 1.15 hours drive (depending on traffic)
  
• The distance is 85 kilometers.
  
• Corinth canal - Mycenae is around 30 minutes. The distance is 45 kilometers.
  
• Mycenae - Epidaurus is 45 minutes. This distance is 60 kilometers.
  
• Epidaurus - Athens (via the coastal road) is around 2:15hrs. The distance is approx. 150 kilometers.

DAY 4 - ATHENS, MYKONOS (B)
Take the morning to finish your shopping, or for additional explorations. In the afternoon, we'll call for you and see you to the airport for your flight to the island of Mykonos. We'll have a representative on hand to meet you, and check you in to your hotel. Relax!

DAY 5 - MYKONOS (B)
The day is totally yours. There's no need to venture beyond the grounds of your lovely hotel. But on the other hand, there's plenty of reason to do so, starting with 350 whitewashed churches and chapels, dramatic cliffs, blue seas, and secluded beaches.

DAY 6 - MYKONOS (B)
Maybe this will be your day to stay put. Or maybe you'll mix relaxation with walks to photograph the famed windmills of Mykonos, or to watch fishermen at work along the sea.

DAY 7 - MYKONOS, SANTORINI (B)
Reserve some time to stroll the cobbled lanes of Mykonos, to sip an ouzo at a waterside cafe, to discover a beach or two, to pick up a loaf of fresh bread and cheese and olives, and picnic on a hillside as you look out to sailboats at sea. We'll rendezvous in time to take you to your ferry ( Business class ) or hydrofoil for Santorini. On arrival, we'll see that you're checked in to your hotel. Click here for : Sample Villas in Santorini:
Dana Villas, in Firostefani offers view of the ancient volcano.
Chromata Apartments, in Imerovigli offers also view of the ancient volcano.
Both are available for Deluxe & Superior First class categories

DAY 8 - SANTORINI (B)
Enjoy breakfast at your lovely hotel and linger for as long as you wish. When you venture out, explore the cliff top town of Thira with its winding paths leading from view to spectacular view. We offer an optional tour to the archaeological site of Akrotiri, reputed to be the center of the lost civilization of Atlantis. Sample optional tours available based on Private arrangement or Local Group tour

DAY 9 - SANTORINI (B)
The day is yours for relaxing or exploring on your own--or both! You might take a boat across to the dormant volcano, and ascend through a crater-pocked moonscape to the crater. Or savor a soak in hot sulfur springs. Arrange a winery visit or another excursion. Add an extra night in Santorini or Mykonos ? Please click here

DAY 10 - Santorini or Athens (B)
If your flight tomorrow from Athens is an early morning one, then suggest that you fly back to Athens today. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel. We'll pick you up and see you to your Athens-bound flight , upon arrival in Athens , proceed on your own to Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel.


If your flight tomorrow is a late afternoon one from Athens to your home country then , you may wish to spend the night in Santorini and connect tomorrow to Athens.
The flight Santorini Athens is included in our rate , economy class, tax included.

DAY 11 - Departure from Athens or Santorini (B)
After breakfast , if you are at Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel, then proceed on your own to your gate .

If you are leaving from Santorini , our local rep will assist with your transfer from the hotel to Santorini Airport . Kalo Taxidi! Bon Voyage! Add Delphi .

Rates per person in US$, Double Occupancy

Tour starts daily in Athens : March to November

Price includes:

• Travel guide book
• Hotel accommodation as per itinerary . Prefer to handle Athens hotel yourself ?
• Athens City tour with a private driver, air-conditioned vehicle and private guide .
• Breakfast daily at the hotels.
• Airport greeting and assistance Hotel transfers in Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini.
• Hotel service charges and taxes .
• Airfare within Greece as per itinerary , in economy class, tax included .

Not included:

• International airfare from/to USA.
• Gratuities Personal expenses.
• Beverages, and meals not specifically listed .
• Trip Cancellation Insurance. Travel Insurance (Please ask your own insurance agent ).

Sample hotels in Athens :

• Deluxe: Divani Palace Acropolis.
  To upgrade to Athens Plaza or the Grand Bretagne Classical room , please add : $ 650 USDS per person in double
• First : Titania . Stanley

Sample hotels in Mykonos:

• Deluxe: Royal Myconian , Myconian Imperial or similar
  For staying in a Deluxe room with Jacuzzi at the Royal Myconian in Mykonos , the supplement is
  $USD 570 per person for the whole stay
  
• First Class : Petassos Beach ." K" Group Hotel

Sample Villas/ Apartments in Santorini:

• For Deluxe rates :Volcano View Villas. Nikos Villas in Oia .
  For Dana Villas with a view of the Caldera & the sea ( Firostefani) . Please add : $ 150 per person, or upgrade to a suite at Dana Villas for a supplemnet of $ $ 550 per person , or $700 per person for the Honeymoon Suite
  
  For Chromata Apartments : Superior Rooms : with a view of the caldera & the sea (Imerovigli.)
  Please add : $ 250 USD per person .
  
• First Class accommodation:
  Sun Rocks , in Firostefani , Astra Apartments, On The Rocks" or Tzekos Villas
  
  
• For a private villa at the Pantheon with a private swimming pool, please add $860 Per person for the total stay in Santorini to the deluxe rate listed above.

More Choices ;

• Compare with the : 7 -day edition.
• Or the 11-Day version .
• If you have more time then consider the 12-Day or 14-Day edition.
• Add Delos .
• Add Syros and Delos
• Combine with add Cairo
• Extend to Sicily

• Compare with the Triangle of Ancient Lands : Egypt Greece Palestine and Israel

• Compare with the 10 day: Athens, Crete and Santorini
  
• Click here for the 8 - days Athens, Mykonos - Santorini edition
  
• Add Luxor Egypt , the Lair of Rameses : Tanis, modern San El Hagar--famed in the film Raiders of the Lost Ark as the resting place of the Ark of the Covenant and the Suez Canal

Trip Reviews: What other guests say about our services :
Adrian and Melina

-------- Original Message --------
From: "Adrian"
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2:04 PM
To: omar@travelinstyle.com,

Subject: We're Back!

We just wanted to let you know we made it back home after our weeklong detour through Italy. Athens was fantastic. The tours were very good, and short of heading out to the islands, I can't think of a single thing we would have rather done while there.



Although we had an excellent time in Athens, Egypt was by far the highlight of our entire trip, including Italy. We just can't say enough
about Ahmed, Isis, Ashraf, and all our drivers. We simply could not have done the trip without their help. Ahmed was very professional, courteous, and helpful, and always went out of his way to make sure we were where we needed to be at the right time. Our Egyptologist guides, Isis and Ashraf, were both very knowledgeable and made our visit so much better with their endless supply of information. We wore out both days long before they did. We will definitely try to come back to Egypt when we have more time to spend.



Thank you so much for arranging the trip, allowing us to customize what we needed to, and putting us in touch with such good people. And please find attached pictures of us enjoying a camel ride. :-)



Adrian & Melina